Abstract

Three approaches for grid integration of Electric Vehicles (EVs) through a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) concept are introduced. A classification of these different ways for realizing a VPP based on the control structure, resource type, and the aggregation approach is discussed. This is followed by a description of the three VPP approaches, which are referred to as direct, hierarchical, and distributed control approaches. For each of the three approaches, the necessary operational steps are discussed and the differences are highlighted. Finally, a case study is presented to demonstrate EV integration through a VPP concept.

Item Type:

Conference Proceedings

Title of Proceedings:

16th International Conference on Intelligent System Applications to Power Systems

Additional Information:

[1] This paper was originally presented at the 16th International Conference on Intelligent System Application to Power Systems (ISAP) held from 25-28 September 2011 in Hersonisos, Crete, Greece.